10 Holiday Gifts for Health and Wellness Fanatics
Updated: Jul. 16, 2019
Help someone get a head start on their resolutions with these thoughtful health and wellness holiday gift ideas
Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband
Meditation can help us ground ourselves, relieve stress and reduce anxiety. This personal meditation device and accompanying app will help guide the user through a meditation practice by measuring brain signals and translating them into sounds of the wind. When the mind is calm, the user hears calm breezes; when the mind is active, the wind will pick up and sound stormy. Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband, $300; bestbuy.ca; choosemuse.com
Gaiam Restore Deep Tissue Foam Roller
A great gift for those who like to try different fitness classes or those who walk or run long distances, this firm foam roller provides deep tissue relief and also helps relax sore muscles. Gaiam Restore Deep Tissue Foam Roller, $45; gaiam.ca
Fountain Drink Supplements
Drink up for beauty and wellness. These supplements offer water-soluble forms of proven nutrients (like hyaluronic acid for hydrated, plump skin) in an easy-to-take liquid formula. Get glowing, gorgeous, younger-looking skin from the inside, out. Fountain Drink Supplements, $24-$68; fountain.co
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Amethyst
The newest iteration from the DiamondClean family, this top-of-the-line toothbush delivers seven times cleaner teeth than a manual toothbrush. Now that’s a gift with a reason to smile. Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Amethyst, $230; available at Shopper’s Drug Mart, London Drugs and amazon.ca
Adult Colouring Book
Adult colouring books have taken off in the last few months and if you’re not yet in on this trend, you’re missing out. Colouring lets us express ourselves creatively and can be used as a form of meditation, helping to ease anxiety and reduce stress. (Go ahead, colour outside the lines if you want.) Adult Colouring Book, $10 at HomeSense
Lumo Lift Posture Coach and Activity Tracker
Not only does this unique activity tracker measure things like steps and calories burned, but it also measures your posture. Using angle displacement, the small device (which attaches to your shirt or bra strap right below the collarbone) will gently vibrate whenever it detects you slouching. No more “texting neck”! Lumo Lift Posture Coach and Activity Tracker, $100; amazon.ca
Subscription to Best Health Magazine
Shameless plug, but we couldn’t help it; we want to help you look and feel your best! Get a one-year subscription for $18.97 or a two-year subscription for $26.97. Subscription to Best Health Magazine, from $18.97; besthealthmag.ca/subscribe
Withings Smart Body Analyzer
This isn’t your ordinary scale. Step on the Smart Body Analyzer to gain insight on your body weight, Body Mass Index, percentage of fat mass, heart rate and more. There’s an “Athlete Mode” if you’re regularly active which takes different body types into account. Plus, the data from every weigh in syncs to the Health Mate app on your smartphone via Wifi or Bluetooth so you can keep track of all your measurements. Withings Smart Body Analyzer, $200 at iStoreworld.com
Hemingway Journal
Research shows journal writing can make you healthier. Studies have found that emotional or expressive writing can reduce high blood pressure, enhance immune function, and more. Spend at least 30 minutes a week writing in this Hemingway Journal – you may even find yourself inspired by the works of the American novelist and short story writer. Hemingway Journal, $9; Indigo, indigo.ca
Lululemon H2OM Water Bottle
You know the importance of drinking plenty of water; it helps keep you alert throughout the day and hydrated for your workouts. Plus, this bottle is cute enough that you won’t mind toting it around with you. Lululemon H2OM Water Bottle, $28; Lululemon, lululemon.com
Newsletter Unit
